Documentarian Carla Garapedian traces the history of modern-day genocide - and genocide denial ? from the fertile "Holy Mountains" of Anatolia to the current atrocities in Darfur. The documentary is as shattering as it is ... more &raquopowerful, which includes live performance footage and interviews with System of a Down, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band, all of whose members are of Armenian descent. The film is laced with seven of the band's songs from "Holy Mountains" to "P.L.U.C.K." to the #1 hit "B.Y.O.B." that illuminate the band's views on political and social issues Garapedian (the acclaimed director/producer of such documentaries as "Lifting the Veil," and "Children of the Secret State") weaves an intricate tapestry of historical footage, current day interviews of survivors who witnessed the Ottoman Turks genocide against those of Armenian decent in 1915, their relatives, concert footage, and even footage of a confronted Dennis Hastert in the Capital Rotunda! Garapedian's documentary shows without ambivalence that until we truly recognize our past, our history is doomed to repeat itself.&laquo less

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Mind Blowing Documentary. 10./10

Gustavo Mendoza | Somewheresville WA USA | 02/06/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have seen this movie on starz, I regret to say that I was not lucky enough to have watched it while the screening took place. This documentary follows the one and only System Of A Down, throughout several locations from LA to Europe, while diggin deep in history and showing the truth about the forgotten genocide. This movie includes interviews with experts and some of the survivors of the genocide. This sad story of human history also follows the massacre that took place in africa during 2004 while the whole world stood watching, idle in the face of massive death. To conclude this, several SOAD fans won't be dissapointed by the extensive repertoire of songs played throughout the film. I'm glad I'm finally getting the DVD after a long wait, I hope you feel the same way."

THE Armenian genocide film that best exposes the deniers (in

SOG (STAMP OUT GENOCIDE) | 06/18/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Funny thing. This DVD is scheduled for release in the US and Canada on June 26. The Amazon Canada site is clear and definite about the details, but the Amazon US site has obscured all concrete info. "Release date to be announced: The release date for this DVD has not been finalized." Check out the different announcements. Why the disparity? Which is it?"

Highly recommend this movie!

L. Rosado | Paterson, NJ | 03/31/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great movie for fans of System of a Down. Better yet, this is a great movie documenting genocide in general, and the Armenian genocide in particular. I highly recommend this movie. It is a must see. Share the movie with friends, family, and members of your local community. Everyone will thank you for it. Very eye-opening experience."

Hits you right in the gut.

Mountain Woman | Seattle, WA USA | 11/04/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Listening to Serj Tankian's grandfather recount the utterly horrific way his family was destroyed during the Armenian Genocide when he a little boy will keep you awake at night. And well it should. Watching Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert blow Serj off in the White House rotunda, as only a fatuous career politician can, will disgust you. And well it should. Buy two copies of this DVD - donate one to your local public library and make sure they put it on the shelf! Order a Spiral into Flames pendant - the proceeds go to making sure this DVD ends up in school libraries. If you have the time or the means, get involved any way you can to help stop genocide cold."